Services
Begin your ancestral journey
Starting your family tree from scratch? A basic tree going back up to four generations is a perfect way to find out who you are descended from. This will identify specific individuals or branches of your family for you to explore.
Trace a specific family line
Do you know lots about one side of your family but nothing about another? By focusing in a specific branch, you can discover who they were and maybe even why they’ve been “forgotten”.
The history of your house
Ever wondered who lived in your house before you? Find out who built it and when, who lived in it since and what was there before the house was constructed.
Investigate family myths
Most families tell stories about where they came from. In separating truth from rumour you may find that what really happened is even more interesting than you thought.
Interpret DNA matches
DNA test results can produce lots of matches but it isn’t easy to work out connections. Together we can take your DNA matches to further your research when traditional genealogical methods have been exhausted.
Break down brick walls
Made some progress with your own research but then got stuck? Advice from an experienced professional can open up new lines of research and help identify other approaches to explore.
Transcriptions
Do you have an old document but can’t read the handwriting or decipher the abbreviations? A transcription will tell you not only what the document said but also what is was for and when it was produced.
Bespoke research
Have a specific query, perhaps to locate probate beneficiaries, learn more about the history of particular place, or to uncover the history of a business or industry? I can tailor my research to your needs.
Look-ups for third parties
With access to all of the major archives in London, I provide a look-up service at The National Archives, The London Archives, Guildhall Library, British Library, Parliamentary Archives, Quaker Library, Lambeth Palace Archive, among others.
Customer stories
“I was really pleased with Jananne’s investigation into my dad’s family. She worked quickly, thoroughly and followed up lines I did not expect. A great result; as well as a detailed personal discussion, Jananne provided a well written report, fascinating to read and disclosing some murky depths in the recent family past. I shall definitely be asking her to research the other side of the family soon.”
Wendy, Hants